Senior QA Engineer - Automation

👋 Greetings, future tech savant: Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of software development with 3Pillar!

We extend an invitation for you to join our team and gear up for a thrilling adventure. At 3Pillar, our focus is on crafting cutting-edge technologies that revolutionize industries. As a QA Engineer, you'll play a vital role in our dynamic team, contributing to exciting projects that redefine urban living, establish new media channels for enterprise companies, or drive innovation in healthcare. This opportunity goes beyond code – it's about creating epic solutions that leave a lasting impression in the market. If your passion for programming fuels your drive to make a real-world impact, consider this your pass to the captivating world of Product Development! 🚀💻

Desired Capabilities:

• Understanding of product roadmap, business goals, and customer needs
• Ability to prioritize testing efforts based on business impact
• Provide accurate status tracking and reportingEstimate testing efforts
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and customersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and self-motivatedAbility to work effectively under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Understand requirements for new features and determine test strategy including functional and non-functional requirements
• Research and detail all use cases for any fixes, validate all code paths and client usage in test scenarios
• Execute manual test cases to validate features and/or fixes and determine automation candidacy
• Partner with engineers to develop a quality mindset and advocate for quality standards and adherence to the definition of done
• Utilize existing test automation frameworks, tools, and automated test suites, to increase and modify coverage as new features and fixes are delivered
• Collaborate with development and other quality engineers to fully regress the platform for new releases 
• Participation in release preparation, and release tagging. E2E testing cross teams(if applicable)
• Provide demos of the developed features

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with demonstrated proficiency in test planning, execution, and maintenance of clear and effective test documentation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Geb, Webdriver, Cucumber, Spock ) including scripting for automation.
• Experience in working with continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines, understanding the integration of automated tests within CI/CD processes for efficient testing and deployment (e.g., using Jenkins)
• Proficient in at least one programming language (such as Java, Groovy) relevant to test automation.
• Strong expertise with automation testing tools like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Geb, Spock, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter).
• Proficiency in collaboration and version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Good knowledge of databases and SQL(such as Oracle, Aurora), enabling the execution of medium to complex data validation and the ability to interact with databases for backend testing.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and participation in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Strong knowledge of various testing methodologies (e.g., functional, regression, performance) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in using test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr) for tracking test cases and defects
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
• Good English communication skills with team members, stakeholders, and customers, ensuring clear and effective exchange of information.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Additional Experience Desired:

• Experience in performance and load testing, indicating the capability to assess system behavior under peak loads and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments and services (e.g., AWS).
• Attention to details, proactive, adaptable

What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?

At 3Pillar, we offer a world of opportunity:

Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it's the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach. 

You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams. 

We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.

Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity - globally and locally. Join us and be a part of a global tech community! 🌍💼 Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam! 

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